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Barnesville

Georgia · 6,292 residents · 6.06 sq mi
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Barnesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,100. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,292
+5%since 2000
from 5,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 985 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.6
+3%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Barnesville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,922
+23%since 2000
from $15,423 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
58.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+86%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(2,820)
Black49.5%(2,956)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(101)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(3,880)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(2,584)
Black51.8%(3,260)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(168)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other1.6%(104)
Diversity Score67.9%(4,271)
Diversity Score
68
+4%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2011
from 32.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnesville, Georgia?

Barnesville, Georgia has about 6,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnesville, Georgia?

The typical household in Barnesville, Georgia earns about $35,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnesville, Georgia expensive?

In Barnesville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $157,100, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Barnesville, Georgia?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Barnesville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnesville, Georgia?

About 23.7% of people in Barnesville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnesville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnesville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,545 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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